World
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Owning an LGBTQ Swatch in Malaysia Can Get You in 3 Years in Jail
The Malaysian government has made owning or possessing any LGBTQ-themed Swatch-related paraphernalia punishable with jail time.
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World Bank Freezes New Loans to Uganda Over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank has refused to lend additional money to Uganda in protest of its law imposing harsh penalties on LGBTQ individuals.
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YouTube Chef Confesses to Murder of Gay Lover
Spanish chef Daniel Sancho allegedly killed and dismembered Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta at a well-known party island in Thailand.
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‘Barbie’ Has Been Banned in Both Kuwait and Lebanon
At least four countries have now banned the film, which has already earned more than $1 billion at the box office.
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The 1975’s Frontman May Face Legal Action Over Gay Kiss
Matt Healy kissed his bandmate on stage, and now The 1975 might face serious monetary repercussions for the move.
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Israel May Allow Same-Sex Couples to Adopt
An Israeli Supreme Court Justice announced the court’s intention to amend the laws to allow same-sex couples to adopt.
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Iranian Official Fired After Alleged Gay Sex Tape Leaked
An Iranian government official in charge of “promoting Islamic values” was suspended after an alleged sex tape appearing to show him having sex with a...
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Tyler Perry Offers $100,000 Reward for Information on Gay Man’s Murder
Director, actor and playwright Tyler Perry is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the conviction of the person who killed a...
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Chechen Pop Star Was Tortured and Executed
A human rights group claims that Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov directly ordered the murder of Zelimkhan Bakaev.
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Pope Tells Transgender Catholic: “God Loves Us As We Are”
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, advised a young transgender person that they are loved by God unconditionally, even while rejecting the...
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Japanese Pop Star Comes Out as Gay
“I’m a gay man.” It’s a rare announcement for a man in conservative Japan. And it’s even rarer for a big performer whose livelihood depends...
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Malaysia Cancels Music Festival Following Matt Healy’s Gay Kissing Stunt
The recent antics of The 1975 frontman Matt Healy at a festival in Kuala Lumpur — where he kissed a male bandmate on stage and...
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Kevin Spacey Not Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
A British jury found actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of charges from four accusers alleging he engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior.
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Italy Erases Same-Sex Parents from Children’s Birth Certificates
“I cried for 10 days when I opened the letter. It was as if I did not exist,” Michele Leidi, a lesbian mother who lives...
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Interview: Hungary’s U.S. Ambassador Blasts Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown
David Pressman says pro-LGBTQ advocacy is part of the United States commitment to advancing human rights abroad.
